Vietnam advances strategy for materials industry growth
Vietnam News 17:01 22/05/2026Vietnam's Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on Thursday afternoon chaired a working session with the Central Policy and Strategy Commission, and relevant ministries and agencies to discuss strategic directions for the development of the materials industry.
Vietnam emerges as key global manufacturing hub: KOTRA
Economy 18:27 20/05/2026Vietnam has become one of the world’s potential investment destinations, emerging as a key hub for global production and supply chains, Kang Kyung Sung, president and CEO of the Korea Trade - Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), said at the Maekyung Vietnam Forum 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday.
2 fourth graders return lost $760 to police in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 17:13 19/05/2026Two fourth-grade students from Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam spotted a bundle of cash worth VND20 million (US$760) on a local street and quickly brought it to a police station last weekend.
Russian English teacher finds ‘one big family’ in Vietnam through everyday moments
Expat Life 10:13 19/05/2026What began as an unexpected stay during the COVID-19 pandemic has gradually turned into something much deeper for Valerie Darling, a Russian who now sees Vietnam as more than just a destination.
Vietnamese agricultural products need to go viral
Economy 17:02 18/05/2026In an era when almost anything can spread across the Internet through a single short video, Vietnamese agricultural products are not lacking in quality, but the ability to reach consumers.
Thai fans fear Vietnam could dominate Southeast Asian football for next decade
Vietnam News 14:59 18/05/2026Despite crashing out in the quarterfinals of the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, Vietnam’s under-17 football team have still left a powerful impression, showcasing a level of potential that has sparked concern among football fans across Southeast Asia, especially in Thailand.
1 dead, 1 missing from same family after boat sinks in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:21 16/05/2026A boat sinking incident occurred in Luong The Tran Commune in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam in the wee hours of Saturday, resulting in casualties among three members of a family.
LuLu Group chairman oversees flight carrying Vietnamese produce to UAE
Economy 17:12 12/05/2026The Middle East-headquartered hypermarket chain LuLu Hypermarket has launched its second charter flight, directed by M.A. Yusuff Ali, chairman and managing director of LuLu Group International, to transport Vietnamese agricultural products to the United Arab Emirates, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Agency of Foreign Trade.
